Damian Lawlor

RTÉ GAA reporter

New York's Colin O'Brien in action during the 2024 Connacht Hurling League Cup final against Mayo

Handpass, Europe and NYC among Congress hurling motions

This weekend's GAA Congress at Donegal will see a focus on a new football championship structure and potential green light for provincial and All-Ireland replays, but there are some interesting hurling motions flying under the radar.

Hurling • 19 Feb 25

A qualifier-style series and replays are in the mix for the 2025 GAA Congress

Qualifier series and replays on agenda for GAA Congress

GAA Congress delegates will this weekend vote on a new look All-Ireland football championship for 2026 which would see round robin groups replaced with a qualifier-style series.

Football • 18 Feb 25

Cathal Cregg expects big things from Roscommon

New rules and rejuvenation are boosting Rossies - Cregg

Two-time Connacht title winner Cathal Cregg says adapting to the new rules and the rejuvenation of Roscommon's attacking power could set them up for a successful season.

Football • 14 Feb 25

The GPA says that the research not only highlights the positive economic contribution of inter-county players, but also exposes the financial burden they bear

County players incurring financial losses, says report

A new report has claimed that inter-county players are incurring an average net expense loss of €4,602 each.

Football • 12 Feb 25

'We had plenty of good days but some bad days too and you have to be able to enjoy the good days'

Tracey: We want to leave Carlow jersey in better place

Now in his 13th year as an intercounty senior player, Carlow goalkeeper Brian Tracey knows the good days have to be enjoyed when they come along.

Hurling • 05 Feb 25

The Donegal v Dublin game at the weekend drew plenty of focus

Lacey: Cut inter-county games' duration to 60 minutes

Former All-Star and accredited GAA performance analyst Brian Lacey feels that the duration of an intercounty game should move from 70 to 60 minutes.

Football • 03 Feb 25

Conor McManus played a vital role in helping to bring provincial silverware back to Monaghan

Monaghan great McManus retires from inter-county duty

Monaghan legend Conor McManus has retired from intercounty football.

Football • 17 Jan 25

Maher takes up the new Head of Hurling role, tasked with promoting the game above the Dublin-Galway line

'It's badly needed' - Scale of task for hurling chief

The former Laois manager's new role will be focused on promoting the development of hurling among lower tier counties

Hurling • 13 Jan 25

The University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome has regularly hosted pre-season matches

Irked Connacht chief Prenty hits out at GPA

Connacht GAA secretary John Prenty has claimed the Gaelic Players Association lacks consistency when it comes to player welfare concerns after the cancellation of pre-season competitions this year.

Football • 08 Jan 25

Kieran Leddy succeeded Simon Moroney as Munster GAA chief executive in 2018

Munster CEO Leddy: Municipal facilities must host GAA

Ahead of Friday's Munster GAA Annual Convention, provincial chief executive Kieran Leddy has made the case for an organisational departure from tradition and for the shared use of municipal facilities in urban areas with other sporting bodies.

Hurling • 07 Jan 25